Question

CB Bhd is preparing a cash budget for July. The following estimates were made : a) Expected cash balance, July 1, RM5,000 b) Income tax rate is 40%, based on accounting income for the month, payable in the following month c) Customers pay for 50% of their purchases during the month of purchase and the balance during the following month. Bad debts are expected to be 2% d) Merchandise is purchased on account for resale, with 25% of purchases paid for during the month of purchase and the balance paid during the following month. e) Marketing and administrative expenses are all paid in the current month f) Dividends of RM15,000 will be declared and paid during July g) The company always maintains at least a minimum month-end cash balance of RM5,000 h) Other budgets include the following estimates : June July RM RM Sales (all on account) 30,000 40,000 Purchases 10,000 15,000 Depreciation expense for marketing and administration 5,000 6,000 Cost of good sold 12,000 16,000 Other marketing and administrative expenses 9,000 10,000 Required : a) Prepare a cash budget for July b) What financial action needs to be taken as a result of this budget?